noun
exact sciences; precision sciences
Refers to sciences that rely on precise measurement and quantitative analysis, such as physics and chemistry, as opposed to the humanities or social sciences.
精密科学の分野では、実験データの正確さが重視される。
In the exact sciences, the accuracy of experimental data is emphasized.
自然科学 (natural sciences) is a broader category that includes biology and earth sciences, while 精密科学 emphasizes the mathematical and measurement-based precision of fields like physics.
人文科学 (humanities) contrasts with 精密科学 by focusing on human culture and qualitative analysis rather than quantitative precision.
Compound of 精密 (precision) and 科学 (science). The term is a direct translation of the English 'exact sciences' and has been used in Japanese academic contexts since the early 20th century.